- Must visit
Städel Museum
Major fine art museum with works from Old Masters to contemporary art; one of Germany’s most important museum collections.
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$74
Fastest journey
2 h 13 m
Average duration
2 h 14 m
Trains per day
24
Distance
242 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Freiburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Freiburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf will cost around $74 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 24 trains that leave Freiburg Hbf for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf on Sat, Jun 20, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 242 km distance in an average of 2 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 13 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 2 h 14 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
ICE 272
IC 60402
5338 · 4700 · ICE 378
IC 60470 · S5
ICE 278
ECE 8
ECE 4
ICE 372
ICE 374
ICE 200 · ICE 690Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Freiburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a flight costs an average of $465.
Distance: 150 miles (242 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$61 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $726 Average price | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 25m Average total duration 6h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Freiburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf:
A bus is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf costing on average $61 (€50).
A bus is $701 (€574) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Freiburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf costing on average $726 (€594).
Other travel options to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 25m.
Flight takes on average 6h 25m.
Tickets start at around $61 (€50) compared to roughly $50 (€41) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-11.26 (€-9.22). The journey takes 2h 43m versus 2h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Freiburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 60402 | Delayed 10:07 PM 12:07 AMFreiburg Hbf | 2h35 | 12:39 AM 12:39 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 60470 · S5 | Delayed 9:21 PM 11:00 PMFreiburg Hbf | 3h33 | 2:33 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
5338 · 4700 · ICE 378 | On time 12:10 AM Freiburg Hbf | 6h59 | 7:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 204 · ICE 694 | On time 5:55 AM Freiburg Hbf | 2h14 | 8:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 376 | Delayed 5:08 AM 6:55 AMFreiburg Hbf | 2h14 | 7:13 AM 7:13 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ECE 8 | On time 7:27 AM Freiburg Hbf | 2h13 | 9:40 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 374 | On time 8:55 AM Freiburg Hbf | 2h14 | 11:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 200 · ICE 690 | On time 9:55 AM Freiburg Hbf | 2h14 | 12:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 372 | On time 10:55 AM Freiburg Hbf | 2h14 | 1:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 108 · ICE 598 | On time 11:55 AM Freiburg Hbf | 2h14 | 2:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
17114 · 4720 · ICE 9591 | Delayed 12:00 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h56 | 1:15 PM 1:15 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 370 | On time 12:55 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h14 | 3:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
17116 · 4722+ TGV 9583 | Delayed 1:00 PM Freiburg Hbf | 3h00 | 2:10 PM 2:10 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 106 · ICE 596 | On time 1:55 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h14 | 4:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 278 | On time 2:55 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h14 | 5:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ECE 4 | On time 3:27 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h13 | 5:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ECE 150 | 4:24 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h20 | 6:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ECE 150 · ICE 574 | On time 4:24 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h16 | 6:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 276 | On time 4:55 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h14 | 7:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 102 · ICE 2582 | On time 5:55 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h14 | 8:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 274 | On time 6:55 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h14 | 9:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 100 · ICE 590 | On time 7:55 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h14 | 10:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 272 | On time 8:55 PM Freiburg Hbf | 2h14 | 11:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 60409 · 4588 | On time 9:56 PM Freiburg Hbf | 3h30 | 1:26 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Freiburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) but you can travel from only $16 (€13) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:27, the last at 19:55. The fastest train covers the 150 miles (242 km) distance in 2h 13m.
Distance 150 miles (242 km) |
Average train duration 2h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 13m |
First train 3:27 AM |
Last train 7:55 PM |
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Major fine art museum with works from Old Masters to contemporary art; one of Germany’s most important museum collections.
Popular natural history museum famous for dinosaur skeletons, fossils, biodiversity displays, and family-friendly exhibits.
Sculpture museum in a historic villa, known for an outstanding collection spanning ancient Egypt to Neoclassicism.
Historic square at the heart of the old town, lined with reconstructed timber houses and major civic landmarks.
Rebuilt old town quarter between Römer and the cathedral, popular for its picturesque lanes and heritage-inspired architecture.
Riverside museum district along the Main, ideal for walking and one of Frankfurt’s defining cultural areas.
A cold herb sauce made with seven fresh herbs, usually served with eggs and potatoes. It is one of Frankfurt’s most iconic regional specialties.
Thin smoked pork sausages traditionally served with mustard, bread, or potato salad. They are a protected regional product strongly associated with Frankfurt.
A sour milk cheese marinated with onions, vinegar, and oil. A classic Hessian tavern dish, especially popular with apple wine.
A celebrated fine dining restaurant in Frankfurt, known for refined modern cuisine and an elegant setting in the Palmengarten area.
A well-known traditional tavern in Sachsenhausen with dependable Hessian food, apple wine, and a warm local atmosphere.
A famous Sachsenhausen tavern serving classic Frankfurt and Hessian dishes with traditional apple wine in a lively, rustic setting.
Prices are high by German standards, especially near the station and city center, but supermarkets and casual eateries help keep daily costs manageable.
Service is usually included, but rounding up is standard. In restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service. Round up taxi fares. Small tips are appreciated in cafés and for hotel staff.
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